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Analytical Examination of Milk.—Only one of the 36 formal and
34 informal milk samples submitted to chemical analysis proved
non-genuine. The examination report showed a slight deficiency
of milk solids other than milk fat indicating the presence of 0.5%
added water. In this instance a satisfactory explanation was given
by the Distributor after receipt of a warning letter.
An unusual complaint concerning a bitter and unpleasant
taste of bottled sterilised milk led to the examination of a small
quantity by the Public Analyst as an informal sample. In his
report the Public Analyst declared the milk unfit for human consumption
by reason of bacterial action which gave the milk its bitter
taste and subsequent bacteriological examination established the
presence of thermoduric bacteria which had survived the sterilising
process. A large quantity of milk was with-held from distribution
and eventually destroyed as a result of these examinations. The
distributor was advised as to the best methods to be adopted to
prevent a recurrence and his willing co-operation and prompt
action were commendable.
Reports on samples taken from L.C.C. Schools and Nurseries
for chemical and bacteriological examination continued to be furnished
quarterly to that authority and reports on samples taken
from Hospitals in the Borough for similar purposes were again
forwarded to the authorities concerned.
Preserved Food and Ice Cream Premises.—In accordance
with the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938, Section 14, all
premises with the exception of clubs, hotels or restaurants used:—
(a) for the sale or manufacture for the purpose of sale of
ice-cream or other similar commodity, or storage of ice-cream
or other similar commodity intended for sale; or
(b) for the preparation or manufacture of sausages or
potted, pressed, pickled, or preserved meat, fish or other food
intended for sale;
are required to be registered by the owner or occupier with the
Sanitary Authority.
Preserved Food Premises (meat, fish, etc.). Four applications
for registration were received and approved during the year, three
concerning preserved meat and one in respect of all forms of preserved
fish. The total number of preserved food premises so
registered on 31st December, 1950, was 107 and as a result of 260
visits of inspection to these premises defects and insanitary conditions
were remedied and improvements effected in 13 instances.
Ice Cream Premises.—By the end of the year the number of
registered Ice Cream premises had increased by 23 to a total of 188.